Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Thanks everyone for the info!

-Chris

September 2013

Hi all.
On our way in a couple of weeks to Glacier for a week and was looking at Theodore Roosevelt National Park as a quick stop. Was wondering if the parks 36 mile scenic loop drive is drivable with a truck and 26' trailer? Thanks!

Was in TRNP two weeks ago. Great park. Really enjoyed the drive thru the park. We stayed in Medora at RedTrail park. It is a good place to stay. Don't let the term "horse park" turn you off.

georgem2106 wrote:
Was in TRNP two weeks ago. Great park. Really enjoyed the drive thru the park. We stayed in Medora at RedTrail park. It is a good place to stay. Don't let the term "horse park" turn you off.

Did you take in the open air show down the street?

When we stayed there several years ago they had a couple that knew every country song made and would sing each night for an hour or so. You could drag up a chair and sing along. Great times.

No, we didn't. In fact I don't remember hearing or seeing anything about it.

We loved TRNP. Wild horses came down to the river at the end of our lot and drank.
Buffalo wandered into the campground.
Do not expect to get much in the way of groceries near by unless things have changed.

georgem2106 wrote:
No, we didn't. In fact I don't remember hearing or seeing anything about it.

I had to look at a map of the town to see it. It lies just to the west. You can see the amphitheater for the Arial view. Too bad it used to be a good show. They had an extra wide escalator that took you down to the seating then they reversed it after the show to get you out. We have not been there for several years but looks like it is still working.

TR is not your "typical" national park. It is fairly quiet, layed back, not overrun with visitors. In short - VERY enjoyable. The campground on the southern unit is fairly small and tight. Stay to the right loop, as the left loop is pretty much for tent campers and just driving through is tight. Many of the camping spots are just wide turnouts on the campground road.

One thing we didn't care for in the campground was that they have no fire rings, just elevated campfire grills that are for cooking, but not really for fires. Having a campfire is part of our camping experience. But this is small criticism...it is a wonderful, peaceful and beautiful place.

Be sure to spend some time in Medora. We went to the outdoor barbeque, where they do your food on a pitchfork. Then it is a short walk to the Medora play at the amphitheater. A must see show. It is a great reminder that America and Americana still exist. Also don't miss the free Harold Schafer museum - he's invented more things than you can imagine that you've probably used over the years. He was also the one who put Medora on the map and brought the amphitheater and play to town.